Spire The Beacon on the Seine

November 2016

Inside this edition Marché de Noël Thanksgiving Theology and art Stewardship

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In this issue

Thoughts from The Rev. Dr. Scott Herr 3

Thurber Thursdays 4

On earth as it is in heaven, by Billy Roberts 5

Election night communion 6 Bible readings for November 6

Theology and art: Interview with Linda Stratford, by Monica Montoliu-Bassett 7

Stewardship: Grace made visible, by Julia Kung 8

My new dance partner, by Emily Chesley 9

Sunday concert series 10

Goodbye to the Trib, by Rebecca Brite 11

Body of Christ: What’s up in Paris, by MaryClaire King 12

What’s up in Paris: November event listings, by Karen Albrecht 13

The Alpha Course: Invite a generation, by Lisa Prevett 14

ACP Christmas market, by Kristie Worrel 15 Love in a Box 15

It’s Movember, by Ashleigh Searle 16

International Thanksgiving Dinner 17

Heading back to the Ghana mission, by Destiny Ansah 18

Deep Griha: It’s a success, by Claire Boutet 19

Spectaculaire, by Karen Marin 20

Church security, by Gigi Oyog 21

November ACP calendar, by Lusti Sianturi 22-23

On the cover: Morning view toward the ACP from the Pont de l’Alma

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Thoughts from The Rev. Dr. Scott Herr Senior Pastor

Dear Members and Friends of the ACP,

The American celebration of the blessings you have received in this past year: the Thanksgiving is one of my people that have been a part of your life that you love favorite holidays. My earliest and appreciate; the gift of each day of life and work, memories are like the iconic study, and leisure; the grace of our ACP church family Norman Rockwell scene, as that is always a reminder of God’s boundless love for we would always go to my all people. grandparents’ home for an This year our Stewardship Commitment Sunday afternoon dinner. It was a will be 20 November, just four days before white linen table setting, Thanksgiving. I think the two days go together well. with grandma’s finest china, We give, because we have first received. We give silverware, and candles. thanks as a function of deep gratitude for the Lord’s Favorite dishes were a big roasted turkey, green many blessings to us. beans, custard corn, stuffing with gravy, scalloped Our theme this year is oysters, sweet potatoes with marshmallows toasted “Grace Made Visible” on the top, homemade cranberry sauce, fresh celery, and I would invite you pickles, and olives, hot rolls and butter, and iced to read and reflect on water. There was always a prayer to start, and Ephesians 2:4-10. It’s pumpkin pies and ice cream to finish. We would amazing to me that spend most of the day preparing the meal and getting God desires to show us the house and table decorated with pumpkins and the immeasurable flowers and colored autumn leaves. We would eat, riches of his grace in talk, and play games long into the evening. kindness toward us in I’ve spent close to 22 years living overseas, so Christ Jesus. What a generous God we have! We Thanksgiving traditions have changed. Part of the know that God is generous and I believe God calls us blessing of Thanksgiving increased when I married to be a generous people. So please prayerfully Kim and we combined our family traditions and remember all of the many blessings you have received and prepare to generously give thanks in a way that We give thanks as a function of deep gratitude for the God’s grace will become more visible to more people Lord’s many blessings to us. through the ministry and mission of the ACP. As we gather around our family tables this special foods. Our traditions were expanded with Thanksgiving, I am thankful for all of the faces Mexican, Swiss, and French accents at the table as we around our church family table. Know that I give moved to different countries as a family. The foods thanks to God for the blessing of each of you! and faces around the table may change each year, but deep gratitude to God continues as the central theme of this holiday. And so as we approach the 24th of In Christ, November this year, whether you are an American or not, I would encourage you to take time to invite family and friends to gather for a meal, and to share

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Thurber Thursdays with Linda Stratford

Thursday 3 November: War, Suffering, and Hope Thursday 10 November: The Immigrant Experience Thursday 8 December: Advent and Healing

19h: Light buffet 19h45-21h15: Presentation, then Q&A All are welcome. If dining, please bring a donation to offset costs.

See interview page 7 Missed out? If you can’t make it to Thurber Thursday, you can still enjoy our amazing speakers and discussions. The videos are available on our website at http://acparis.org/thurber-thursdays-archives.

FRIDAY MISSION LUNCH FOOD DRIVE

At this special time of "thanks giving" please consider showing your gratitude and thankfulness for the blessings in your life by giving a small gift back to those in our community who are hungry and in need. The Friday Mission Lunch Program will be organizing a food drive to help us stock our shelves with staple food items that we use and need each Friday to prepare hot nutritious meals for the homeless in Paris. Specific items that we can really use are: pasta, rice, olive oil, vinegar, long conservation milk, coffee, sugar cubes, napkins, dish detergent and sponges. Contributions can be brought in the last two Sundays in November and left at the FML Food Drive table in the narthex. Thank you for your generosity!

What’s going on? Tune in: ACP Today

Have you tuned in to ACP Today, the ’ radio show yet? Join us on Mondays at 20h45 – this month on 7 and 21 November. The 45-minute program is an exciting and inspiring mix of music, interviews, sermon highlights, and discussion on hot topics.

We’re at 100.7 FM, Radio Fréquence Protestante, and we broadcast especially for friends who may be housebound or who would simply like more devotional time on a Monday evening. Don’t like the radio? Listen online at http://frequenceprotestante.com or tune in at your leisure via the ACP website.

Friends and visitors, what better way to keep in touch with the ACP family and learn about the latest ACP news? All our shows are downloaded within 48 hours to our website, at www.acparis.org/acptoday. Faith Talk from Paris – it’s a kind of souvenir that never gets old.

If you have any questions, comments, ideas or would like to contribute to the show, be sure to contact us at [email protected].

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On earth as it is in heaven

Billy Roberts Director, Youth and Young Adult Ministries

We’re not headed to be with Jesus. Jesus is bringing heaven to us.

We pray it each week. We know the line by heart. As we pray Kurt Willems, pastor and author writes: the Lord’s Prayer every Sunday we ask that God’s kingdom “What I’ve come to realize is that the church of my would come on earth as it is in heaven. I wonder if we have youth probably had the rapture all wrong. You see, the ever stopped to reflect on what exactly that means. Bible flows from Creation (Gen 1-2) to Renewed To do that, let’s talk about the end of the world. Creation (Rev 21-22). This is the narrative of Scripture. Nothing in the text (if read in its proper context) Growing up, I was taught to think about the end of the world alludes to the actual complete destruction of the planet. as an apocalyptic event where humans are whisked away into This world’s worth to the Creator runs deep and the heavens after a trumpet blast. Those left behind were because of this, the world as a whole ought to doomed. And so was the world. be intrinsically valuable to us. What was communicated – sometimes indirectly, sometimes Physical/earthly realities such as social injustice, quite directly – was that the world was bad, but Jesus was violence, hunger, preventable sickness, and the good. If we focus on Jesus, when we die or when the world destruction of nature are invitations to the church of comes to an end (whichever comes first), we will be taken to Jesus to get our hands dirty and proclaim that this heaven to live out our days in eternal bliss on big puffy clouds world matters (even in its broken state)! Christ will singing praise songs to God all day for all of eternity. complete creation upon his return, uniting heaven and earth for the life of the age to come!” You may have had similar experiences. Maybe you have even read some fascinating novels about this type of future. These So for our youth and young adults we try to frame our types of stories have done quite well in Christianity. The view of the world with that line in the Lord’s Prayer. We problem is that the Bible doesn’t teach us that the world will want to bring heaven to earth. If this is ultimately where end this way. Not with a bang. Not with a trumpet blast. In the story is headed. If God wants to restore creation, to fact, the second coming of Jesus will not find us taken away bring humanity and the entire universe back to shalom, anywhere. and if we’re called to partner with God in this process, We’re not headed to be with Jesus. Jesus is bringing heaven then it begins now. to us. And that’s the mission of the church, isn’t it? But we’ve got a job to do. When we invite our youth and young adults to serve If our understanding about the end of the world is one where others through organizations like Serve the City or this earth ends in destruction, while followers of Jesus will fly through our sandwich distribution, we’re not just away into the clouds, then naturally our view of this world feeding people, we’re working at bringing God’s will be one where we must save souls, but have little concern kingdom here to earth. about the state of this planet and its inhabitants. Because we believe that salvation begins long before we However, if we take seriously the prayer that God’s kingdom die. Everlasting life, the life that Jesus promises, begins come on earth as it is in heaven, then our world view must now. change. I encourage you to get involved serving somewhere. And when you pray for God’s kingdom to come on earth as it is in heaven, remember that you’re petitioning others and yourself to take up the task of bringing heaven to earth.

Willems, Kurt. "Why the Rapture Isn’t Biblical… And Why It Matters." The Pangea Blog. 4 June 4 2014. Accessed 25 October 2016. www.patheos.com/blogs/ thepangeablog/2014/06/04/why-the-rapture-isnt-biblical.

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Election night communion

The United States presidential election is no doubt an important process. The position of US president is certainly a powerful and significant role, both in the US and globally. Perhaps this is why this election cycle has been on our minds for several years now. This is, no doubt, why billions of dollars will be spent in the pursuit of this position. And unfortunately, this is likely why elections often devolve into name-calling, bullying and deception. But as important as the US elections may be, there is something bigger that is driving history forward. And while politics can tend to divide us, there is a meal that can bring us together. So take a deep breath. In the eating of the bread and the drinking of the wine (actually juice) we encounter a force more powerful than all the kings, queens, rulers, leaders and presidents combined. It’s not a coercive power or a power reserved for the wealthy and well connected, but a power grounded in service and self- sacrificial love. Jesus said he had “not come to be served, but to serve,” and give his life as a ransom for many (Mark 10:45). And it’s this power that can transform our lives and our world. As we share this meal together, we who come from different tribes, tongues, nations and political perspectives, find ourselves united in Christ. This is, after all, Jesus’ prayer and commission for us, “may they be one… so that the world may believe…” (John 17:21). Eating this meal together is a beautiful witness to a divided world desperately in need of a vision for reconciliation. So please join us on Tuesday, 8 November at 19h30 for a time of singing, prayer and communion that is for all people (not just Americans).

Bible readings for November

6 November All Saints Sunday 20 November Christ the King Lamentations 1:1-6; Joel 2:23-32; Psalm 137 (UMH 852) Psalm 65 (UMH 789) 2 Timothy 1:1-14 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 Luke 17:5-10 Luke 18:9-14

13 November 27 November 1st Sunday of Advent Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7 Jeremiah 31:27-34 Psalm 66:1-12 (UMH 790) Psalm 119:97-104 or Psalm 19 (UMH 750) 2 Timothy 2:8-15 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 Luke 17:11-19 Luke 18:1-8

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Theology and art Thurber Thursday talks Interview with Linda Stratford by Monica Montoliu-Bassett

What brought religion and art together for you? As for the Holy Spirit, yes, I believe artists can serve as Artists since mankind’s origin have addressed the big vehicles to disclose mystery and truth. Often if we move into a questions that Christianity addresses, about life, death, topic in an imaginative way, we invite others in who might justice, and other topics that touch upon our core spiritual otherwise not want to be “preached” at. and moral natures. I like to create opportunities for people Tell us about your connections with the ACP. to recognize the epic questions that exist in all kinds of Jonathan Grant became active at ACP in the course of an art great works of art, past and present. A few years ago I realized my two great passions: Christian faith and art gallery internship we set up for him back when he was a together represent such a storehouse I’ll never have enough student of mine at Asbury University. Jonathan’s enthusiasm time in this life to explore it all. for the community at ACP has been contagious and I’ve made it a point to check out ACP and meet the staff here, as I’ve How do art and worked to set up a fall semester university program for Asbury theology tie into here in Paris. The staff at ACP have been tremendously what you will be supportive as I’ve set up Asbury’s semester in Paris program. addressing at your They have helped me make volunteer service connections Thurber Thursday possible for Asbury students, and have enthusiastically made conferences? possible opportunities for Christian growth, and Christian 3 November: “War, community here in Paris. Suffering, and Hope” will feature the early 20th century How have you mentored Jonathan Grant? work of French artist Georges Rouault. We will look at the Jonathan Grant and I have a friendship that has grown from impact of life in working-class Paris and of wartime Paris professor-student, to colleague, as both of us have devoted a on Rouault’s work. The wartime-themed talk is designed significant part of our lives to bridging the gap that often with proximity to 11 Nov, with Armistice Day in mind. exists between artists and the Church. We share that passion. 10 November: “The Immigrant Experience: Artist Marc When Jonathan was a university student I recognized his keen Chagall” will look at the immigrant experience of Russian ability to connect people and projects and encouraged him to Jewish artist Marc Chagall and the impact upon his work of take up a Christian ministry internship incorporating the arts looking at Christianity as an “outsider.” Chagall, while a in Paris back in 2008. Since then he has continued to return to Russian Jew, had a decisive connection with the Christian Paris and has assisted me in building Asbury’s semester Savior: curiously, he chose to depict the Crucifixion on a program here. number of occasions. 8 December: Advent and Healing: The Portinari Altarpiece.” This 15th century nativity-themed altarpiece welcomes us to an advent journey of healing. We will unwrap its symbolism to grasp this message that might otherwise remain hidden. How do you approach spirituality in art? Do you believe that artists are like channels for the Holy Spirit? I was originally trained in art but now find teaching about my art is my greatest passion; I think teaching is an art What do you want people to walk away with after form in itself. They say we teach what we ourselves want to your conferences? know. I have found that to be true because I am insatiably I want people to come away thinking about visiting art as a curious about what makes great art; and how and why it way of making “Christian pilgrimage” today. I want people to comes about. I believe the “why it comes about” includes further recognize the unique place Paris represents as a site asking religious questions. If we don’t “read” art with for Christian growth and formation, specifically through visual spiritual eyes we may miss out on the character of a piece. art. There is a lot of work to be done here in Paris, as one of Unfortunately that happens all too often today. the world’s great art centers.

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Stewardship: Grace made visible By Julia Kung

We are very excited about this year’s stewardship holding onto their treasures. I remember the story of campaign: “Grace Made Visible” and will be sharing how the rich young ruler who came to Jesus and asked Him people in our congregation have experienced God’s grace. what he must do to receive eternal life. Jesus told the At ACP we have been exploring the theme of grace, of man to sell everything and to give the money to the knowing that we are saved through Jesus Christ, rather poor. But the rich young ruler became very sad and than through our own good works. This walked away from Jesus. “How begs the question: Then why do we hard it is for the rich to enter the have to give if we are already saved? kingdom of God! Indeed, it is Does it matter if we give or not? easier for a camel to go through the In Ephesians 2:4-10 it says: “But God, eye of a needle than for someone who is rich in mercy, out of the great who is rich to enter the kingdom of love with which he loved us even when God.” - Luke 18:24-25. we were dead through our trespasses, While God does not actually expect made us alive together with Christ… us to sell everything and give it all For by grace you have been saved to the poor, he does require that we through faith, and this is not your own give to his kingdom. When I was a doing; it is the gift of God – not the child, I remember that my parents result of works, so that no one may told me if I received an allowance boast. For we are what he has made us, of $10, then God expects me to give created in Christ Jesus for good him $1. This did not seem very works , which God prepared difficult back then, and I faithfully beforehand to be our way of life.” dropped $1 into the offering box This means that everything we do must demonstrate our while keeping the other 9 for myself. However, as I faith in Christ Jesus. Whether it’s going to work, raising became an adult, and started to earn a paycheck greater our kids, or how we interact with people around us, these than $10, this became more difficult. Instead of giving actions must reflect our honest desire to live like Christ. God the first 10% of my paycheck, I would negotiate When I think about how Christ lived, I am constantly with Him and end up giving Him a small gesture to reminded about how he truly cared for people, especially make the issue go away. Why? Because the more we the lowly and the poor, while admonishing the rich for have of “this world,” the more difficult it is to give it up and follow Christ’s teachings. Fortunately, this is not always the case, as illustrated by ACP Financial Stewardship Tracker the story of Zacchaeus, the tax collector who climbed a tall tree in order to see Jesus. Zacchaeus was completely July 2016 Year to Date changed by his encounter with Jesus and repented of his sins right then and there. He demonstrated his Summary of actual stewardship gifts received repentance by saying he would give half his money to versus budget. the poor. Zacchaeus became a new man that day. In 2 Corinthians 5:17 it says: “Anyone who believes in Christ Please consider your tithes and offerings as is a new creation. The old is gone! The new has come!” part of God’s call to stewardship. For more This brings us back to our information, please contact the finance and original question: Does it stewardship team: matter if we give or not? [email protected] While we are not saved by our good works, we cannot be faithful Christians if we are not changed by Christ through our actions like Zacchaeus. If we truly care for the poor, the sick, the dispossessed, and the unsaved, and we trust that our church is properly allocating the resources received, then we should give faithfully as a reflection of our desire to be Christ-like: to help the needy… to give to the poor… to be a “Beacon on the Seine”… to be the salt and light of the earth!

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My new dance partner, or adjusting to life in Paris By Emily Chesley, Youth intern

I love swing dancing. It never fails to put a smile on my takes time to adjust to a new dance heart. However, the first steps of a dance can be a bit partner, so it takes some time to rocky, especially when you’re dancing with a new adjust to a new home. partner. You’re learning each other’s rhythms. The My first two months in Paris felt like that adjustment follow is getting used to the hand signals and pressures period. I was matching my steps to the new rhythms of of the lead. Both dancers are listening for the music’s work at ACP. Listing for the beats of Parisian music. phrasing and developing trust in one another. It takes a Learning what to expect from this new life partner of while to get in sync. France. There were some stumbles, moments of But when you have found that point of moving—and relational confusion at misunderstood signals, and almost thinking — as one, you find a freedom to be rehearsing new habits for this French dance. yourself while still working together. But then I reached that place where You can enhance the dance with I was no longer simply adjusting to unique styling without taking away the dance; I was actually dancing. from the overall piece. You and your Life habits don’t feel forced partner share mutual trust, so when a anymore. They’re normal. I’ve move deviates from the expected you gotten comfortable with Paris’ hand embrace it and wait for the resolution. signals and leading, to the point Moving countries is a bit like meeting a where now I can add my own new dance partner. Life moves at a slightly different stylings to life here. I’m at the place where I can not only rhythm and pace. Emotions and ideas are signaled with get through this dance of life, but be me in it. I feel like different cues. The place and the people feel like an I’ve finally synced with the rhythms of Paris, and the unfamiliar partner; you don’t know what to expect from rhythms of ACP. them or how much to lean in to the directions they give That’s not to say I won’t stumble over the music you. occasionally, but this life is starting to feel more like Even though I’ve lived overseas many times and have home. developed a certain facility at adapting to cultures, each Thank you all for making me feel so welcomed here at new place has its own peculiarities to adapt to. Just as it ACP! You made my transition so much easier!

Sunday Women’s Fellowship Sunday, 20 November

12h15-13h30, Thurber Room

Kim Ball will share her story of “M.E. (Mindful Energy): My Journey of Faith, MS and Feeling Totally Embraced by Both.” Kim Ball married the boy next door and her high school sweetheart, Tom, in Colorado. She graduated from UCLA and has an unquestionably God-given daughter, Sienna. They have been living in Paris for the past 13 years where Kim is an executive at Ogilvy & Mather Paris. She is devoted to her ACP community of strength and is an advocate for keeping it simple, real and knowing that faith allows things to happen. All women are welcome to join us from 12h15-13h30 in the Thurber Room; there will be time to visit, and enjoy coffee and snacks at 12h15 (we welcome all contributions to the snack table!). Free childcare is available on the basement level.

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Sunday Concert Series

Originating in Left Bank studios in 1895, the Atelier Concert Series became part of the cultural activities at the American Church in Paris during the early 1930s. These concerts provide a performance opportunity in Paris for talented musicians of all nationalities.

A different program is offered each Sunday evening at 17h00, September through November and January through June. There is no admission fee, but a free-will offering is taken at the door to support the series. For the schedule of concerts, see http://acparis.org

6 November 17h00

13 November 17h00

20 November 17h00

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Goodbye to the Trib By Rebecca Brite

A Paris era quietly petered out in October when The New York Times closed the newsroom of the former International Herald Tribune. The chronicle of the Paris paper’s death had long been foretold. Even in the late 1970s, when the NYT owned only one-third of the IHT, it and the two other owners – the Washington Post and Whitney Communications – occasionally threatened to move the news operation away from Paris, with its high prices and employee-favoring French labor laws. The bell tolled most clearly in October 2013, when the NYT changed the name of the “Trib” to International New York Times. But at that point at least there were still journalists in the newsroom carrying out their tasks in a line unbroken, save for name changes, for more than 125 years. Nearly 70 jobs were lost when the line finally came to an end and the INYT became simply the international edition of the Times. James Gordon Bennett Jr., publisher of The New York Herald, launched its European edition on 4 October 1887. Famed as a yachtsman and as sponsor of Henry Morton Stanley's trip to Africa to find David Livingstone, he was also known for behavior so outlandish that he temporarily made the US too hot for him, and founded the “Paris Herald” during a self-imposed exile. In 1935, the name changed for the first time when then-owner Ogden Reid, whose New-York Tribune had bought out its rival a decade earlier, finally added “Tribune” to the European edition’s nameplate. In its home town of New York, the parent Herald Tribune died in 1966, victim of a long newspaper strike. It had been bought from the Reids in 1958 by John Hay “Jock” Whitney, whose company poured nearly $40 million into trying to keep the paper alive. Whitney sold a half-interest in its only remnant, the Paris “Trib,” to the Washington Post in 1966. The New York Times closed its own Paris edition and joined the Whitney-Post effort the following year, and the paper became the International Herald Tribune – a name it retained when the Whitney company left the partnership in 1991, and when the Times bought out the Post’s share in 2003. There were naturally links between the “Paris Herald” and the ACP over the years, although David Livingstone’s presence in the church’s balcony “missionary window” is probably coincidence. The main tie was one of Jean Seberg sells the Trib on the Champs- real estate: the paper’s old building in Rue de Berri, off the Champs- Elysées, where it published from 1930 to 1978, stood on the site of the Elysées, an iconic shot from Godard's A ACP’s predecessor, the American Chapel, which sold its property to the Bout de Souffle (Breathless) paper and moved to the Quai d’Orsay. And Edmund J. Pendleton, longtime ACP organist and choir director, was a music critic for the European edition for some 20 years. A couple of permanent mementos of the old paper remain. Visitors to the Roland Garros tennis stadium or the Serres d’Auteuil greenhouses may have noticed Avenue Gordon Bennett in the 16th arrondissement; the Paris Herald’s founder was instrumental in getting the street named for his father. And the on the Place de l’Alma – briefly also known as a memorial to Diana, Princess of Wales, who died nearby – was a gift to the city from the IHT in 1989; the paper had collected some $400,000 for the monument from donors around the world as part of its 1987 centennial.

Serve the City Mission Project

The Serve the City Mission Project is distributing food donated by Prêt à Manger to the needy. There are now nearly 20 American Church volunteers serving up to 150 meals five days a week to the less fortunate in and around Paris. Additional volunteers are needed to help pick up sandwiches from the Prêt à Manger’s Neuilly-sur-Seine shop at 8h and distribute them to homeless people. Come join the team and help us Serve the City! Contact [email protected].

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Body of Christ: What’s up in Paris By MaryClaire King

A selection of interesting events for Christians in and around Paris. All events are in French unless otherwise stated.

The Decalogue

The launch of a series of discussions from a Jewish and Christian perspective, sponsored by the Elie Wiesel Institute and the Collège des Bernardins. Rabbi Gilles Bernheim and Father Eric Morin will lead 11 discussions over eight months on the Ten Commandments through which the Eternal sealed his Covenant with his people. First discussion: Wednesday, 9 November, 19h30-21h30, Collège des Bernardins, 20 rue de Poissy, 75005 Paris. Tickets 6€. Subsequent discussions will be held at the Centre Communautaire Elie Wiesel, 117 rue Lafayette, 75010 Paris, with the final session on 14 June 2017. For more information, go to www.collegedesbernardins.fr

The Common Good: Preaching on the front line Emergencies and An encounter with Hadi Challenges to Hope Ghantous, pastor in Minyar (in northern Lebanon, at To inaugurate the new Chair of the Syrian border) where the Common Good in the he has launched several research department of Religion, projects to open up this Culture and Society, a 2-day symposium will be held region. on how to respond to global emergencies with hope, in a world marked by individualism and factions. 15 November, 20h, Speakers include Anglican theologian Oliver Oratoire du , 4 rue O’Donovan, philosophers, politicians, representatives de l’Oratoire, 75001 Paris. from business, and professors.

17-18 November, Institut Catholique de Paris, 21, rue d’Assas, 75006 Paris. For security reasons, registration is required at the web site of the Institut: www.icp.fr.

Night of the Word

As the United Protestant Church of France is in the midst of deep reflection about its declaration of faith, six pastors representing the diversity of the church will discuss, interspersed with interventions from artists and buffets of food, their vision of Protestantism today and tomorrow. Speakers includes Nicole Deheuvels, Annie Noblesse- Rocher, François Clavairoly, Laurent Schlumberger, Jean-Paul Morley and Jean-Marie de Bourqueney.

26 November, 20h-23h30, Eglise Protestante Unie de Batignolles, 44 bd des Batignolles, 75017 Paris.

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What’s up in Paris November event listings By Karen Albrecht

The Color Line: African- American Artists and Segregation Festival d'Automne This troubling but brilliant This yearly festival show at Musée du Quai Branly celebrating all of the presents hundreds of performing arts is in powerfully evocative full swing at 46 documents, from over-the-top venues in and around minstrel-show posters and Paris. Its breathless patronizing wartime jumble of offerings from around the world ranges from propaganda to strangely Lucinda Childs' majestically oblique choreographic saccharine segregated films, compositions to Dieudonné Niangouna's rich, poetic along with a cavalcade of rantings and Robyn Orlin's multicolored photo-collage- cum-dance performance exploring tradition and sexual ©Karen Albrecht works by seminal African- American authors and artists. identity in contemporary South African culture. Photos and press clippings range from Rosa Parks' Until 31 December, www.festival-automne.com mugshot to the recent magazine cover eloquently titled "Black lives matter.” Oliver Twist This French- Icons of Modern Art: The Shchukin Collection produced, Broadway -style musical In a stunning brings Charles artistico-geopolitical Dickens' tale of a coup, the Fondation hapless orphan Louis Vuitton has abandoned in the secured the loan of mean streets of 130 major paintings, 19th-century mostly French, London to elegant lovingly collected by concert hall Salle Gaveau. Alongside a boisterous band of the visionary Russian reprobates and a deliciously villainous Fagin, the plucky textile merchant young protagonist is played by adorable 15-year old Sergei Shchukin. Nicolas Motet: his range has gone down a notch since he Divvied up after the rose to stardom on "The Voice Kids," but he can really Revolution by belt it out. In French, with English surtitles. Russia's top state museums, the works by Monet, Cézanne, and other masters have been reunited for Until 31 January, www.sallegaveau.com the show. Perhaps most iconic of the “icons” are the luscious nudes by Gauguin, colorful compositions by Matisse, and an ebulliently Cubist Picasso. Concert Climat Until 20 February, www.fondationlouisvuitton.fr Premiered at last year's COP21 climate summit, Cirque Leroux: The Elephant in the Room this original jazz Against a monochromatic trilogy composed backdrop reminiscent of a by the American second-rate silent film, a pianist and motley foursome of campily- trombonist Joe clad tumblers weave a series Makholm is a of daredevil stunts into a stirring musical call to action to halt climate change. macabre melodrama of love, Evocatively entitled "Eaarth," "This Changes deceit, and untimely death. Everything" and "Storms of My Grandchildren," the Dizzying mid-air gyrations, three parts will be performed over three evenings at oddball contortions and ©Frank W Ockenfels 3 Paris' Sunside jazz club by the Paris Jazz Repertory teetering, human high-rise Septet. structures blend acrobatic skill with not-so-subtle sexual 13 November, 11 December and 22 January, innuendo. Definitely not your grandma's circus act. www.sunset-sunside.com Until 31 December, http://bobino.fr ACP Spire, November 2016 13

The Alpha Course: Invite a generation By Lisa Prevett

Following several successful courses over the last few years, Alpha is returning to ACP in the New Year, with the Launch Party planned for 12 January. Alpha is a great opportunity to invite people to explore fundamental aspects of the Christian faith. Spread over 10 weeks, the course is open to everyone, and welcomes questions about life and faith in a relaxed, informal, and friendly environment. Taking ACP’s theme verse for 2017, as we the More than 29 million people across 169 countries in 112 congregation seek the shalom of the city, why not invite languages have tried Alpha since it was launched in 1990 someone you know to come and hear about God? at Holy Trinity Brompton in central London. Stay tuned to social media, the ACP website and weekly This year, Alpha is challenging Christians around the Sunday bulletins, or email the team at [email protected] globe to invite a generation. We all know someone, for more information about the course and how you can whether it is a friend, family member or colleague, who invite people to #TryAlpha. has questions about life and is searching for answers.

French language classes

French classes will be held on (most) Saturdays at ACP, from The 17h to 18h30. They are taught by two native French speakers, Movie Discussion Group Francois and Yasmina.

The class is intended for 19h30, Thursday 17 November, room G2 beginners who are committed This month’s movie to learning French. In addition listings: I, Daniel Blake to class attendance, personal effort and engagement are (Moi, Daniel Blake), required. Attendance is limited to 20. The sign-up fee is Sing Street, Hacksaw €30, and a book purchase is necessary. There is no age or Ridge (Tu ne tuera nationality restriction. point), and Le Client. If you are here for several years, or if you want to obtain See any or all at your working papers, a knowledge of French will be required. Think of shopping, visits to City Hall or the Prefecture, leisure and join the hospitals, schooling for your children, employment. group for discussion. We cannot stress too much that learning a new language Contact: requires significant work. There is no such thing as [email protected] “French made easy.” Therefore, consider carefully if you are ready to make that commitment. Weekly attendance is a requirement and ongoing progress is expected. If you are interested, send your personal data (name, address, phone, nationality) to [email protected].

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ACP Christmas market Saturday, 19 November, 11h-17h

Mark your calendars and plan to experience the fun! On Saturday, 19 November, we'll have a wide variety of vendors from all over France coming to sell beautiful handmade merchandise: jewelry, cashmere shawls, children's clothing, books and toys, gingerbread houses and British Christmas cakes, painted silk scarves, cartonage boxes, Paris-themed cards, artwork and much, much more. At our own Mission Outreach tables you'll find lots of Christmas items: small gifts, decorations, hot spiced wine, yummy baked goods, ornaments, advent wreaths, homemade jams, and an assortment of other original gifts. So plan to kick off your Christmas shopping early and you won't be disappointed. The annual Used-Book Sale will also be awaiting you with hundreds of great selections in both French and English. There will be a photo op with Santa from 11h-14h and festive Carolers singing Christmas Carols at 15h. A delicious international lunch will be served in the Thurber Room by the Filipino Fellowship. All proceeds from the ACP tables help support our many Mission projects. If you have handmade craft items or used books to donate to our Mission Outreach tables we'd love to hear from you.

We're looking for volunteers to help us run the tables the day of the sale. If you have a couple of hours you could give to a really good cause, please e-mail us for details on how to participate and enjoy this fun event; contact Kristie at [email protected]

Love in a Box Would you like to share the joy of this holiday season with children who would not otherwise receive a present this Christmas? Please consider participating in this year’s Love in a Box program. Love in a Box is a Paris-wide school and community charity project that prepares gifts for children for the holiday season. Gifts are made from empty shoeboxes and include a set list of practical and fun items for children of all ages. Each box contains a toy/gift, something to write with (a pen, colored pencils, or markers), a book, a tube of toothpaste, a toothbrush, a bar of soap, something warm (a pair of gloves and a hat or scarf), and candy. The gifts are delivered to children in need through 15 different charities in the Paris region, the Alsace region, and to orphanages in Bulgaria. Detailed packing lists and instructions are available at the ACP reception desk and boxes can be dropped off on Sundays in November in the Theater after Sunday services.

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Grow a moustache in November, it’s Movember! By Ashleigh Searle

For over a decade, every Ligue contre le Cancer to host local events November, perfectly normal men across the country – from open mic nights across the globe begin to hockey games. obsessively competing to grow Women are also encouraged to get involved. the wildest, bushiest facial hair Perhaps not by growing a moustache they can to raise money for themselves, but by reaching out to their charity. But there's more to family members and talking about health Movember than championing a issues with their brothers, fathers, new look to show off on social media. The moustache is a way to boyfriends or husbands. Women who raise encourage society to openly talk about men’s health issues and to funds, raise awareness on social media or raise funds to improve men’s health. organise a Movember event, are given the Movember began in Australia 13 years ago when a group of affectionate name “Mo Sister”. friends decided to revive that icon of facial hair fashion, the So, gentlemen, during this month of moustache. Blown away by the response they got, the following November, sign up on https:// year they made “Grow a Mo” a charity campaign in a bid to us.movember.com and get rid of that full, change the face of men’s health. Today, Movember operates in burly lumberjack hipster beard you’ve 21 countries and has raised almost 470 million euros globally. sporting to help stop men dying too young The Movember motto: Stop men dying too young. It began with with your Mo. a focus on prostate cancer but this has expanded to testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention – the three highest causes of death for men. Men are 3.5 times more likely to die of suicide than women. Today, the Movember foundation funds 1,200 projects around the world, breaking stigmas along the way. Movember didn’t come to France until 2012. Men’s health issues are often ignored by the media and men tend not to go to the doctor until it’s too late. Movember is a way to get people talking. In France the Movember foundation teams up with the

Thanksgiving at Lou Pascalou with Joan Minor

Kansas native and eternal Paris favorite Joan Minor and her quartet will be marking Thanksgiving in a slightly unorthodox way this year, dishing up their signature jazz and blues to the good-natured, multigenerational crowd at Ménilmontant café Lou Pascalou. Instead of gorging on turkey and stuffing, you can nibble on a platter of cheese or charcuterie, and sip a glass of one of

the eminently affordable wines, while getting down to the hand-clapping, toe-

tapping rhythms and basking in the warm and generous spirit that Joan is famous for. Thursday 24 November, 19h30 at Lou Pascalou, 14 rue des Panoyaux, 20th.

©Paul Grayson Grayson ©Paul See www.joanminor.com

Would you like to propose articles, write, proofread, do layout or take photos? Contact Alison Benney at [email protected]. Note: Deadline for the December Spire is Wednesday 23 November.

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International Thanksgiving dinner

Those who have been making an annual pilgrimage to the American Church in Paris for Thanksgiving dinner will find a change this year as the ACP hosts an International Thanksgiving. “We don’t want people to think it’s just an American celebration,” said ACP Community Life committee chair Mary Hovind-Gay, adding that she hopes the party will reflect the thanksgiving of members who hail from more than 40 countries. The event will start at 17h30 on Saturday, 26 November, two days after traditional Thanksgiving Day, in the church’s theater. ACP will provide the basics of a traditional American Thanksgiving meal: roasted turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing and cranberry sauce. To help keep costs down and to provide the International Thanksgiving flavor, those attending are asked to bring a salad, side dish or dessert that reflects their native country. That could be an African, European, Latin American, or Asian delight, or another favorite dish of an American Thanksgiving, like sweet potatoes, green beans, or pecan or pumpkin pie. Water, juice and coffee will be provided as part of the meal, and wine will be sold for €3 a glass or €10 a bottle. Children will have the option of staying with their parents in the theater during the meal or going to the Thurber Room where there will be a children’s menu, crafts, and a screening of the Charlie Brown cartoon movie, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. For planning purposes, parents will be asked to declare when purchasing tickets whether they will bring their children with them for the meal in the theater or send them to the Thurber Room. Because space will be limited, only 200 tickets will be sold, at €12 per person (adult or child). Tickets will be available for cash or check at a Community Life table in the theater after all three services, starting on Sunday, 6 November, and online with a credit card at acparis.org/thanksgiving. Worship on Thanksgiving Day Hovind-Gay and her Community Life committee will need a lot of help providing the meal. Anyone 12h15, Thursday 24 November who wants to assist with food preparation, set-up, American Cathedral in Paris and decorating, serving or cleanup is encouraged to volunteer by writing to Hovind-Gay at Please join in giving thanks together in this [email protected]. year’s Community Thanksgiving Service. It will be held at the American Cathedral in Paris, 23 avenue , 8eme arr. All are welcome.

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Heading back to the Ghana mission with baby Paris By Destiny Ansah, ACP missionary to Ghana

Blessings to you all! Baby Paris and I have been blessed with the chance to visit Paris together and commit her to our Lord Almighty. Thank you all for welcoming this sweet blessing to Tony and me into the Kingdom of God - the American Church in Paris is the perfect place to baptize baby Paris. It has been a bittersweet year away from my project and my husband Tony. Needless to say, with the grace of God, both are prospering as if I was physically in Ghana. The computer classes took a break for Christmas last year, but continued on schedule in February 2016. The student count has increased a little bit in Afrangua, but we are still offering the tuition-free classes to 1st through 9th graders. The nursery students have a new uniform to sport this past year. My teacher picked a fun wine and cream combination. Our toddlers are gorgeous! This program is growing nicely so we have created a second class. Glory be to God! Our time in the States was fun and busy. Becoming a mom has been an amazing adventure! Please come visit us in Ghana soon. If you would like to contact me, I can be reached at [email protected]. Donations can be made through the Excellence Computer Technology Foundation website: www.excellencectc.org

But seek the welfare of the city 30 + Small Group 9 and 23 November, at 20h where I have sent you into exile,

and pray to the LORD on its If you are roughly 30 or older and want to grow spiritually, you are invited to join the new 30+ small behalf, for in its welfare you will group! We meet on Wednesdays, twice a month for find your welfare. Bible study, prayer, and fellowship. Just come as you are! More information at - Jeremiah 29:7 [email protected].

Prayer Chain Team

Do you have a prayer request for our Prayer Team? If so, please forward your prayer by e-mail to [email protected]. Your prayer request will remain strictly private and confidential. Prayer is powerful. We are here for you.

If you would like someone to pray with you after services, a Prayer Team member is available. Meet in the chapel next to the theater.

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Deep Griha: It’s a success! By Claire Boutet

ACP members Pascale Deforge and Claire everyone at City of Child is able Boutet went to India on a mission trip for to daily drink to quench his or three weeks in October, working with our her thirst. mission partner there, Deep Griha We, as well as everyone here in Society. City of Child is a hostel that today Pune, are very grateful to God for welcomes 40 orphaned or semi-orphaned his mercy and kindness, to each boys, providing them safety, lodging, and every one of you for your donations and your prayers, and to the food, and education, in the village of Mission Outreach Committee also for their generous donation. Kasurdi, India. The three weeks we’ve been in India so far has been divided into Nine months ago, staff and children quilling and stitching with the suffered a shortage of water, which women, sharing new patterns and obliged them to conduct massive digging designs, and teaching them a bit work for a well, using ancient, wobbling of English. machines that spit dark smoke in the faces of the women manipulating them. We also went to City of Child, where we did activities with the Thanks to the generous donation made children: drawing, dancing, through the ACP membership, Deep playing cricket and kabbadi (an Griha was able to hire workers to dig the Indian sport), clay modeling, and well, and still pay the staff their wages. organizing a cooking competition where the kids, one chef, and his Today, the well is fuller than ever, and sous-chefs, cooked the recipe of their choice (bajhi, omelette, potato even though the crops are not being chips, Indian sandwiches, and chocolate cake). irrigated as much as they should be, And of course, we never forget our weekly meeting with God at Saint Mary’s Church, where we go with young men who lived at the City of Child when they were still children. Praise the Lord! We’ll be hosting a Deep Griha table at the ACP Marché de Noel, on Saturday, 19 November, so please stop by and visit.

The well before... The well today!

30 Plus Adult Fellowship FRIDAY 4 NOVEMBER, from 8pm on 30 Plus singles and pairs, join us for fellowship once a month in a lounge cafe setting; sharing testimonies, talking about the highs and lows of your life, with brothers and sisters in Christ.

This is an adult fellowship in which anyone over 30 (so that also means if you're in your 50s, 60s or 70s!) is welcome to have a drink and talk, and more specifically, take the time to go into deeper and more meaningful conversations. This means taking the time that we don't have during coffee hour or Thurber Thursdays, for example, when we miss out on forming and deepening friendships! It’s a time for everyone to really open up, to not only share our joys and blessings, but also our struggles and wounds. Pastor Tim is the liaison pastor. Couples are welcome and are encouraged to mingle.

First Friday of each month at Au père tranquille, 1st floor 16 rue Pierre Lescot 75001 across main entrance Les Halles Contact Daphne Elfferich [email protected]

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Spectaculaire

To honor its 30-year anniversary, by Karen Marin the Musée d’Orsay presents “Spectaculaire Second Empire 1852- 1870,” a tribute to an era 1867, both of which were opportunities to characterized by splendor, show off prosperity, technical advances and decadence, and a fair amount of creativity – the “French Touch.” “bling bling.” What I really appreciated in the exhibit was This is the era of Napoleon III, the “mise en scène.” Spaces are recreated to nephew of the first Napoleon, who transport you back in time. The best came to power after a coup d’état in example of this is the “Salon” in which a 1850. During his reign, which ended multitude of paintings are hung, practically with the humiliating defeat in Prussia in 1870, he modernized and on top of each other. It recalls the “Salon transformed Paris into the city we recognize today. This was a time of des Refusés,” an exhibition created by social unrest but also affluence and economic stability, during which Napoleon III to show the paintings refused everyone wanted to come to Paris. by the official Salon. The most famous is, of course, Manet’s scandalous “Dejeuner sur Strolling through this exhibit immerses the visitor into the events, the l’herbe.” décor, the art de vivre and the taste of the times. Empress Eugenie was an arbiter of style, and took her inspiration from Marie-Antoinette. In Some of my friends have asked whether the the first room, her diadem and crown command attention against a same old paintings are trotted out again. backdrop of court portraits by Franz Xavier Winterhalter. Well, yes, clearly, there is some of that, but I felt it was done in a fresh, creative The next series of rooms emphasize the importance of celebrations, presentation that brings the era to life. In ceremonies and fêtes, including the imperial wedding held at Notre addition to the exhibit, there are about 40 Dame. The Second Empire marked a proliferation of theaters and the complementary events, including films, construction of Charles Garnier’s magnificent opera house, one of the concerts, lectures and balls. most iconic examples of Napoleon III style. Jacques Offenbach entertained the crowds with his light-hearted operettas. With all of Spectaculaire Second Empire, 1852-1870, these temptations, Paris became the place to be for pleasure and until 15 January 2017, at the Musee entertainment. In fact, the World’s Fairs were held in Paris in 1855 and d’Orsay

Serve the City Paris Coordinator volunteer Serve the City Paris seeks two volunteers coordinators to assist with volunteers, programs, and the administration of STC Paris. Please prayerfully consider; more information is available at acparis.org/ stcvolunteer.

Sunday, 27 November 17h00

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On Sunday 13 November, the city of Paris will render homage to the victims of last year’s Paris attacks. The website Paris.fr will list details for ceremonies and gathering places.

Adapted from Getty image Church security By Gigi Oyog

Do you remember when the American Church didn’t have patrols around the neighborhood. ACP leaders are also in security guards, and people could just walk right into the constant touch with French authorities concerning church house? Since 2015, if you come on weekdays, you security matters. need to be inspected and buzzed in at the main door One night earlier this year, the police had sprung a leading to the reception area. security perimeter around the church. No one could leave These locked doors are the most recent security measures the building and no one could enter it, while the police at the church, put in place after the 2015 attacks against were reportedly checking a motorbike parked near the the French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo. Since the church, which had aroused their suspicion. terrorist attacks against the World Trade Center on 11 While ACP and French authorities have been doing their September 2001, a lot had been already done in order to best to minimize risks, all church users are being urged to ensure the safety of the people living in, coming to contribute to ensuring the security of all. As repeatedly church, or using its many facilities. announced in airports, or train or metro stations, church- Before 9/11, there used to be a free and open ad board in goers are asked to be vigilant, without falling into paranoia the basement, on which people posted all kinds of or over-zealousness. Look around you for anyone looking notices. Students and job-seekers could consult them at suspicious, at abandoned bags or vehicles parked where any time during work hours; no one had to ask for they shouldn’t be. permission. That free ad board was taken down as a Some of you may recall the reflexive actions of one pastor. result of 9/11. During coffee hour after services one Sunday after 9/11, he Closed-circuit cameras spotted three athletic-looking young men, all wearing have been installed at leather jackets, lingering in the reception area. He strategic points. The approached them, greeting them first in French. They sidewalk on the Jean didn’t speak French. He then spoke to them in English, Nicot side was widened but they didn’t speak English either. He then noticed their and lined with black camera, which was turned on. After a few more questions, metallic barriers in order and sensing that they had no business at the church, the to stop cars from parking right next to the church. pastor politely invited them to leave before he called the Motorbikes have long been prohibited from parking on police. that sidewalk and the few bikers who disobeyed the signs It was not established that the three visitors had posed any prompted calls to the police. The sidewalk at the front threat, but the action by the pastor illustrated what people was also widened, which, together with the metallic are being urged to do: to be observant and vigilant. The barriers, also prevented parking. ACP has put up signs mainly in the Theater and in the Security personnel have been hired, and since the attack reception area, advising people on what to do (and what against the church in Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray near not to do) in the prevailing context of uncertainty. Rouen, they have been seen carrying metal detectors. On television, in newspapers, and in private conversations, Armed French policemen and soldiers have stood watch it has been said that there is no zero risk. The security at the church entrance, particularly after the attacks on 13 measures taken so far should be reassuring, but the November 2015 against the concert hall Bataclan, the attention of all could, however, reduce risks to as low as sports stadium , and certain restaurants possible. in the 10th and 11th arrondissements. There are police ACP Spire, November 2016 21 He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and

ACP Spire Diary – November 2016 events, meetings and concerts (please check www.acparis.org/whatson for updates and weekly schedules)

Special Events and Monthly Meetings and Concerts School Holidays / Vacances Scolaire - Toussaint -> Wed 2 Nov

Toussaint / All Saints Day Tuesday Church house and office closed for public holiday. 1 Nov

Thurber Thursday - Dr. Linda Stratford speaks on Art Thursday 19h Light Tim Vance and Theology: War, Suffering and Hope 3 Nov Buffet; associatepastor Dr. Stratford is director of Paris Semester, Asbury Univ. 19h45 Lecture @acparis.org She received a Ph.D. from the State Univ. of NY, Stony Thurber Room Brook in history, with an emphasis on Art and Society.

Breakfast Ministry parisservethecity Preparation: Friday 19h, meet in G7 Friday 4 Nov 19h @gmail.com Distribution: Saturday 8h, meet at ACP Reception Sat. 5 Nov 8h

ACP Café Friday 19h30-21h30 Natalie Raynal Still Point hosts a live concert of new songs, jazz 4 Nov Theater [email protected] standards, and covers from Cole Porter to Coldplay. Free entry. Invite your friends and neighbors!

Atelier Concert Free admission, with free-will offering Sunday 17h Fred Gramann Mark PANCEK - baritone; Nathalie JACQUET - cello; 6 Nov Sanctuary [email protected] Naoko FUJIWARA - piano ACP Today: Faith Talk in Paris radio show Monday 20h45-21h30 Tune in for inspiring music and interviews. 7 Nov

Election Night Communion Tuesday 19h30 As important as politics and national elections may be, 8 Nov Sanctuary there is something bigger and more powerful driving history forward. While politics tend to divide, there is a meal that can bring us together.

Thurber Thursday - Dr. Linda Stratford speaks on art Thursday 19h Light Tim Vance and theology and The Immigrant Experience 10 Nov Buffet; associatepastor Dr. Stratford is director of Paris Semester, Asbury Univ. 19h45 Lecture @acparis.org She received a Ph.D. from the State Univ. of NY, Stony Thurber Room Brook in history, with an emphasis on Art and Society.

Armistice Day - Church house closed for public holiday. Friday 11 Nov

Friday Mission Lunch (volunteers needed) Friday 10h-14h If you are interested, Every Friday a hot, nutritious meal is prepared for the 11 Nov The American please first contact: homeless and needy. ACP is responsible for the meal on Cathedral Kristie Worrel the second Friday of each month, but we are grateful for fridaymissionlunch help with cooking, serving, and cleaning up every Friday. @acparis.org

ACP MOPS (mothers of children ages newborn-6) Friday 10h-12h [email protected] Childcare available. Come “flourish fiercely” with us. 11 Nov Catacombs

Sisters in Christ monthly fellowship Saturday 14h-17h ACP Council member Elodie Mbette leads a women's 12 Nov G2 fellowship time one Saturday each month. All women are invited to this time of fellowship with one another and God. There will be a potluck meal. Bring a dish to share.

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ACP Spire Diary – November 2016 events, meetings & concerts (cont.)

Special Events and Monthly Meetings and Concerts Writers’ Group Saturday 14h30 - 16h30 Tendayi Chirawu 12 Nov Room G2 [email protected]

Atelier Concert Free admission, with free-will offering Sunday 17h Fred Gramann A Night at the Opera 13 Nov Sanctuary [email protected] with Laurana MITCHELMORE pianist and friends Movie Discussion Group Thursday 19h30 Rebecca Brite 17 Nov Room G2 [email protected]

Sandwich Ministry Friday parisservethecity Preparation: Friday 19h, meet in G7 18 Nov 19h @gmail.com Distribution: Saturday 13h30, meet at ACP Reception Sat 19 Nov 13h30

Multicultural Couples Potluck Dinner Friday 20h Monica Bassett & Anja Fellowship and discussion on topics such as raising 18 Nov Thurber Room Wyss bicultural/bilingual children and cultural differences. Bring multicultural a dish to share. @acparis.org

Marché de Noël Saturday 11h00-17h00 Kristie Worrell Christmas Market, organized by the ACP Mission 19 Nov marchedenoel Outreach Committee. All proceeds from ACP tables @acparis.org mission ministries.

Women's Gathering - Kim Ball, “M.E. (Mindful Sunday 12h15-13h30 Teri Lee Valluy Energy): My Journey of Faith, MS and Feeling Totally 20 Nov Thurber Room [email protected] Embraced by Both” A time of fellowship and a discussion. Childcare will be available in room G1.

Atelier Concert Free admission, with free-will offering Sunday 17h Fred Gramann Svetlana TELTSOVA - piano 20 Nov Sanctuary [email protected] ACP Today: Faith Talk in Paris radio show Monday 20h45-21h30 Tune in for inspiring music and interviews. 21 Nov

Community Thanksgiving Service Thursday 12h15 All are welcome. Please join us in giving thanks. 24 Nov American Cathedral

ACP International Thanksgiving Dinner Saturday 17h30 Mary Hovind-Gay Tickets available, until Sunday 20 Nov at acparis.org. 26 Nov Theatre and communitylife@ Thurber Room acparis.org

Atelier Concert Free admission, with free-will offering Sunday 17h Fred Gramann Le Duo Beaux Arts 27 Nov Sanctuary [email protected] Catherine LAN and Tao LIN - piano

(please check www.acparis.org/whatson for updates and weekly schedules)

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